Meaningful use stage 2 is rapidly approaching and this time patient engagement is key.  Yes, earlier stages of meaningful use required physicians to provide Patient Health Records (PHRs) to patients…but not to persuade patients to make use of it.  Stage 2 requires eligible professionals (physicians) to provide patients with online access to their health-related information within 4 business days. Also, at least 5% of the patients must have viewed, downloaded, or transmitted their information to a 3rd party during the reporting period. 

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